Incomplete 5-string banjo project made by Ernst Hammig, New York circa 1890 based on casual research.  The neck appears to be beautifully figured rosewood without a separate fingerboard, and with 17 frets.It measures 1-3/8" wide at the nut, and 2" at the 12th fret, and 18-1/2" from nut edge to the body end at center.Note that there is a ~ 1-1/2" chip of wood broken away at the 5th fret as shown, but which has been preserved and is included.There is a carved line on the rear of the neck that runs behind the 5th to the 9th fret.The scale length seems to be ~ 27-1/4" based on a 13-5/8" measurement from the nut to the 12th fret.The pot is lined with wood on its interior, is magnetic on its exterior, and features 24 shoes & tension hooks.The tension hoop is non-magnetic, and appears to be nickel-plated brass. There is currently a Remo Weather King coated banjo head mounted on the pot, which I have never had off. The head measures 11-1/2" across the bearing edge of the pot. The dowel stick is stamped "E. Hammig  New York" in two places on its rearward surface.   There is NO bridge, NO tailpiece, nor any other parts not explicitly described or shown. Please note: I am not an expert on vintage banjos so it is very important that you ask any pertinent questions prior to bidding. ***READ CAREFULLY***The photos serve as a significant portion of the description and what you see is what you will receive.  Please study them carefully prior to placing a bid, as this item is being sold ABSOLUTELY AS-IS, AS-SHOWN/DESCRIBED, & RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.